Tracheomalacia
Tracheomalacia is a structural abnormality of the tracheal cartilage allowing collapse of its walls and airway obstruction. The trachea is made up of 16 to 20…
Category: Pediatrics
Laryngomalacia: A Mother’s Journey
When I found out I was pregnant with my second child, I envisioned myself as being more relaxed than with my first. I would cherish…
Children at Play with Tracheostomy and Mechanical Ventilation
Caring for a child with tracheostomy may take extra care to prevent dislodgement of the tracheostomy tube or to prevent any material from entering the…
Showering and Bathing with Tracheostomy
Before a patient goes home with a tracheostomy, the patient or care provider should be educated in how to shower or bathe with a tracheostomy…
Learning About Tracheostomy for Kids: Trachie-O Teaches Children!
Learning about Tracheostomy for Kids: Information from Trachie-O Potamus and Ginger Giraffe: This is Trachie-O-Potamus. You can call him Trachie-O if you would like. He…
Tracheostomy and Palliative Care
What is Palliative Care Palliative care is defined as the holistic approach to care that focuses on alleviating symptoms such as pain and breathing difficulties…
Children with Tracheostomy and Covid-19
Are children with tracheostomy at higher risk for contracting or transmitting Covid-19? The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and resulting Covid-19 disease has resulted in a global health…
The Occupational Therapist’s Role in Tracheostomy
Occupational Therapist’s (OTs) play a crucial role in children with tracheostomy. OTs gets involved right from the start! OTs can receive therapy orders for the…
Global Tracheostomy Tube Awareness Week
Tracheostomy Tube Awareness Week is a campaign to spread awareness and education about tracheostomy.
Speech Therapy for Kids with Trachs
Children with tracheostomy may have difficulty producing voicing. Here are speech therapy techniques and tools to help improve speech, voicing and a…
